Studs Up!

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel start the show by discussing the World Cup pots and who they would like to see the All Whites draw in their pool for the 2026 World Cup. They also look over the latest A-League round with Auckland FC picking up a 1-1 draw and the Phoenix going down 1-0 to MacArthur FC. The lads are then chat to Eastern Suburbs captain Kenya Brooke ahead of the Dettol National League final this weekend against Auckland United. We then recap the Dettol National League results from round nine of the competition. The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and the Champions League, and we hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack' about Premier League leaders Arsenal. Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week’s episode: Ric and Daniel kick things off with World Cup qualifying chaos, and what a week it’s been. Scotland break their 28-year drought, Austria are heading back to the big dance for the first time since ’98, Spain scrape through after a draw, and Wales smash North Macedonia 7–1 to lock in home-playoff advantage. Plus, Ireland’s wild 3-2 thriller over Hungary has Troy Parrott stealing headlines. But not everyone’s celebrating… Nigeria’s shock exit sparks accusations of “voodoo” in the penalty shootout, and Gennaro Gattuso delivers an all-time whinge about Europe’s qualifying format complete with fact-checking required. Then it’s back home for your A-League update, as the All Whites fall 2–1 to Colombia despite a brilliant Ben Old goal, and the Nix Women battle to a 1–1 draw with Newcastle. We break down the injury carnage, the debuts, and where the squad stands heading into the next window. The lads also run through the full All Whites squad list, including notable withdrawals, returning veterans, and fresh faces ready to make their mark. In Segment Two, it’s all about the Dettol National League. We fly through the men’s and women’s results from Miramar’s big win over Auckland City to Wellington United smashing Central Football 9–0 and update the live ladder as the playoff picture starts to form. In Segment Three, Lachie delivers another edition of Lachie’s Stat Attack before Ric and Daniel dive into a stacked EPL weekend:Chelsea away at Burnley, Liverpool v Forest, Newcastle hosting Man City, Arsenal v Spurs, and United v Everton early Tuesday. Plenty of games & plenty of takes. And finally, the boys wrap things up with their best bets of the weekend, thanks to Betcha — with the hope of filling your beer fridge, not emptying your wallet. (Betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.)

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel review the Kiwi Derby, then recap the Dettol National League results from round seven of the competition. The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and we hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack'. Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha - to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel are together in studio for Kiwi Derby week, as they both make their cases for their respective teams as the Wellington Phoenix host Auckland FC this weekend. The lads are then joined by Wellington United forward Natalie Olson to chat about her recent inclusion in the Thailand national team squad. Ric and Daniel then recap the Dettol National League results from round six of the competition. The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and the Champions League, and we hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack' on the FIFPRO World XI. Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha - with a focus on the Kiwi Derby - to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Liverpool’s horrific run of form continues, you better believe Ric has the joke book ready! On the bright side, the boys find mutual ground as both Auckland FC & The Phoenix managed to bag 3-points in the A-League.  *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Riccardo couldn't wait for Daniel to return! Not to welcome him back, but to make sure he knew that his Liverpool went down to Ric's Man United... Chris Wood and Sean Dyche have been reunited at Nottingham Forest, surely that can only be good news for the All Whites No. 9! The boys also dive into a high-scoring Champions League morning along with the return of the A-League - it's all on! Plus, Riccardo and David dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Former All White David Chote joins Ric with Daniel away to review the All Whites' international window against Poland and Norway, as well as looking at the Football Ferns' upcoming challenges against Mexico and USA. The A-League returns this weekend with Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix back in action, so the lads run over how they think both sides will go with all the transfers in and out of the clubs. The lads then recap the Dettol National League, before being joined by Wellington Olympic midfielder Gavin Hoy to chat about his team's season so far. Plus, Riccardo and David dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel start by looking at Liverpool's form in the EPL after losing to Chelsea 2-1, before previewing the All Whites' games against Poland and Norway, with Ric being joined by George Stanger. The lads then recap the Dettol National League, before being joined by Southern United goalkeeper Lauren Paterson to chat about her team's season so far. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel are joined by Auckland FC reserve midfielder Sam Lack and Wellington Phoenix reserves midfielder Hayden Thomas to look ahead to the Kiwi Derby in the National League. The lads then review Matchday 6 of the EPL, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel are joined by We then take a look at how our Kiwi footballers are doing around the world, as well as discussing some of the big news stories from the footballing world. The lads then review Matchday 5 of the EPL, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel are joined by new Wellington Phoenix recruit Dan Edwards to kick off the show, hearing his thoughts on signing his first professional contract. The lads then review Matchday 4 of the EPL, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel are both in-studio together and start the show by reviewing the Soccer Ashes series, with the All Whites losing both matches against the Socceroos. The lads then discuss Ange Postecoglou's managerial appointment at Nottingham Forrest, and what this might mean for Chris Wood. The EPL returns this weekend after the international break, and the boys look ahead to all the matches from Matchday 4 of the competition. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel kick off the show, previewing the All Whites v Australia 'Soccer Ashes' series and also discuss the OFC Pro League omitting the Wellington Phoenix from the competition. The lads then run through all the latest results from the EPL, as well as the numerous transfers from Europe. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel kick off the show discussing how our Kiwis are tracking overseas, including the news of Alex Paulsen's transfer. The Premier League has kicked off, and the lads are all over the winners and losers from the second round of matches, plus they give their picks for Matchday 3. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel celebrate Chris Wood's PFA Team of the Season achievement, as well as giving their thoughts on the All Whites team named to play against Australia next month. The Premier League has kicked off, and the lads are all over the winners and losers from the first round. New Auckland FC import signing Sam Cosgrove joins the podcast to chat about why he came to Auckland, and to recap his career story so far. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel look at the Kiwis in action around the world and discuss the Kiwi teams' Australia Cup action. The Premier League kicks off this weekend, so the boys have analysed all the data and crunched some numbers to give you their EPL table picks for the season. We then hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack' for the week, which is EPL-themed. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel look at some of the biggest Kiwi transfers in the off-season, Plus, new Wellington Phoenix signing and Football Fern CJ Bott joins the show to discuss her move back home ahead of the A-League season. The lads then dive into the latest transfer news, discuss the biggest stories from the world of football, and we hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack' for the week. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Ric and Daniel butt heads following Bev Priestman's appointment as Wellington Phoenix women's head coach. Plus, the lads look back at Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix's Australia Cup results. The lads then dive into the latest transfer news, discuss the biggest stories from the world of football, and we hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack' for the week. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Wellington Phoenix Reserves coach Chris Greenacre joins the show to review the Phoenix's surprise 1-0 win against Wrexham in a pre-season friendly. Author Phillip Kelleway also joins the lads to talk about his book 'Heart in Manchester: A Kiwi Fan's Football Romance', about supporting an EPL team from New Zealand. You can buy the book at this link: http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FGV7DBS6 The lads then dive into the latest transfer news, discuss the biggest stories from the world of football, and we hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack' for the week. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Riccardo is back! David Chote joins the show to wrap up the FIFA Club World Cup following Chelsea's win on the weekend. The lads dive into the latest transfer news and discuss the biggest stories from the world of football, and we get 'Lachie's Stat Attack' for the week. Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please gamble responsibly.